Literature Databases Archive - Misinforesearch

Evils of knowledge sharing and learning: The case of agri-food misinformation in virtual communities of practices in Sri Lanka

Uduak Edet — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:58:17 +0000

This study investigates the spread of misinformation related to agriculture in Sri Lankan virtual communities. It discovers that false information is widespread and influenced by cultural, political, and societal factors. Members with media literacy and expertise are better equipped to identify and avoid misinformation, and reporting and blocking are recommended as primary countermeasures. To combat agri-food misinformation, the study suggests multi-stakeholder interventions and responsible reporting by media agencies and experts.

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Group behavior and learning in electronic forums: A sociotechnical approach

Uduak Edet — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:58:03 +0000

The term “community” is often misused to describe online groups, undermining their potential to develop into genuine communities. Transforming a group into a community requires specific processes and practices, as evident in the Inquiry Learning Forum (ILF) project. The ILF project aimed to develop “communities of practice” among high school teachers, but found that autonomous community formation was unsuccessful in open online forums. The project’s experience suggests that “IT-supported” community development strategies are more effective than “IT-led” strategies

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Analysis of influencing factors of knowledge dissemination and sharing based on the SEIRR model

Uduak Edet — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:57:44 +0000

This study developed a knowledge dissemination model, SEIRR, to analyze the impact of environmental knowledge acquisition, learning willingness, learning ability, and knowledge forgetting speed on knowledge sharing. Simulation results showed that improving these factors enhances knowledge dissemination and sharing. Strategies such as open libraries, cultivating learning willingness and ability, and encouraging knowledge application are recommended to promote knowledge sharing.

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Mexican Banks’ Acceptance and Use of Twitter to Assist in Evaluating Farm Loan Applications: Exploring the Role of Agricultural Loans on Food Security

Uduak Edet — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:57:27 +0000

This research examines how Mexican banks use the Ministry of Agriculture’s Twitter updates to inform their agricultural lending decisions. Interviews with 14 agricultural loan administrators revealed that Twitter provided real-time, specific crop forecasts, saving time and improving decision-making. By utilizing these updates, banks could expedite loan processes, helping farmers secure funds more quickly to support food production and combat food insecurity.

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Socialmedia for rural advisory services (Note 15. GFRAS Good Practice Notes for Extensionand Advisory Services)

Uduak Edet — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:56:18 +0000

The paper discusses how social media serves as a powerful tool for Rural Advisory Services (RAS) by enabling interaction among multiple stakeholders, including public, private, and non-profit sectors. With the increasing accessibility of mobile phones and lower data costs, social media helps reach rural farmers more efficiently, promoting participatory knowledge sharing and collaboration. The study emphasizes the democratization of information, highlighting the importance of engagement, ethical guidelines, and broad-based knowledge dissemination in social media strategies for RAS. Additionally, it emphasizes that social media strategies should be adaptable, allowing for continuous updates based on changing needs and technological advancements.

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Information flow through strong and weak ties in intraorganizational social networks

Uduak Edet — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:55:56 +0000

The study compares the roles of strong and weak ties in facilitating information flow within intraorganizational social networks. It finds that strong ties are more effective for sharing information about activities within a specific organizational subsystem. In contrast, weak ties are more influential for information flow about activities outside the subsystem. The strength of weak ties lies in their ability to span boundaries, not due to individual efficiency but because of their more significant number. The highest likelihood of information flow is achieved when strong and weak ties are combined.

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Facebook for digital agricultural extension services: The case of rooftop gardeners in Bangladesh

Uduak Edet — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:55:40 +0000

This research investigates how Facebook groups can aid urban rooftop gardeners by filling an existing information gap. Utilizing the Theory of Virtual Community Practice, the investigation examined communication patterns in two Facebook groups, identifying six primary behaviors: outreach support, crowdsourcing, knowledge dissemination, community involvement, collaboration, and popularity/promotion. These behaviors enhance community engagement, interaction, and outcomes, allowing rooftop gardeners to network, exchange experiences, and obtain crucial information. The research underscores the capacity of social media platforms to address the extension service gap and mitigate the information deficit experienced by urban rooftop gardeners.

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A survey of current research on online communities of practice.

Uduak Edet — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:55:25 +0000

This literature review highlights the potential development of communities of practice through networked technology and remote collaboration. Communities of practice are characterized by diverse expertise, fluid movement from novice to expert, and authentic tasks and communication. Virtual communities, enabled by current technology, can facilitate the emergence of communities of practice, but also present challenges such as participant attrition. The author recommends further research, including a proposed case study, to explore the dynamics of communities of practice in virtual environments.

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A life-cycle perspective on online community success.

Uduak Edet — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:55:12 +0000

This study reviews online communities research using the information systems lifecycle framework, proposing a sequence for incorporating success conditions during initiation and development. Online communities evolve through distinct lifecycle stages, and recommendations for success vary depending on the community’s developmental stage. The goal of the online community determines the components necessary for success. By understanding these factors, online community builders and researchers can increase the chances of creating a thriving and sustainable online community.

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Are full and partial knowledge sharing the same?

Uduak Edet — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:54:40 +0000

This study investigates the differences between full knowledge sharing (KS) and partial KS, proposing that they are distinct behaviors with unique characteristics, risks, and motivations. The results support this proposition, revealing that full KS is driven by intentions, while partial KS is influenced by factors such as knowledge uniqueness, interpersonal distrust, and perceived value. The study identifies key enablers and inhibitors of both full and partial KS, including management support, trust, and psychological ownership. The findings have implications for researchers and practitioners, highlighting the need to distinguish between full and partial KS and to understand their respective motivations and outcomes.

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